Ingredients: 12 ounces stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 […]
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Ketchup is the king of all condiments. Unfortunately, most commercial varieties of ketchup contain high fructose corn syrup. HFCS has no real nutritional value and causes a big spike in blood sugar when consumed. It is widely used as it extends the shelf life of processed food and it is cheaper than sugar. Additionally, ketchup has
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1. Chocolate Milk This treat may remind you of the school lunchroom, but it’s a good calcium-rich choice for grown-ups as well. Low-fat chocolate milk can be a good post-workout recovery drink. The bad news: Ready-made brands come packed with sugar. Try this at home: Mix 1% milk, 3 teaspoons of cocoa powder, and 2
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Since I never can remember the recipes/formulas for making your own self rising flour and cake flour, I’m posting them here where I can quickly find them. As I continue to work to simplify my cooking and my life I’m limiting the staples I stock in my kitchen. So, I don’t keep cake flour or
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Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) can reduced-fat refrigerated crescent dinner roll dough Cooking spray 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar cheese 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 head cauliflower, trimmed (about 1 ½ pounds) 1 egg 1 egg white ½ cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 2 scallions, white and green parts, minced ½ teaspoon salt (optional) ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat one large or two
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Ingredients 2 oz low fat cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar 1/4 cup(s) creamy peanut butter 1 1/2 cup(s) lite whipped topping 1 pinch table salt 24 item(s) chocolate wafer(s), (about 5 1/2 oz total) Instructions In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, sugar and peanut butter until smooth.
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INGREDIENTS: 6 slices cooked bacon*, diced 3-4 cups good-quality chicken or vegetable stock 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes**, peeled (if desired) and diced 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced 4 tablespoons bacon grease* (or butter) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 (12-ounce) can 2% evaporated milk 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup plain low-fat
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This is one of my favorites and it hails from my childhood. My grandma and great aunts made these around the holidays, and there were never any left over, which is always the sign of a good recipe. This one is a keeper! The amount of roll ups you get depends on how thin you
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Time has led many of us to switch our tastes from bar soap to liquid versions, but bar soap still has its virtues. Though the only place you may see it now is in your grandmother’s soap dish (yeah, a soap dish), it won’t hurt to keep a few bars in stock. What’s the purpose?
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